A Tale of Two Authors
A few years ago, two authors had their books published. They were quite similar, these two authors. Both were better than average writers, both were very enthusiastic and both—as newly-published authors are—were filled with ambitious dreams for selling their books and building their audiences.
A few years after publication, we checked in with these authors to see what sort of success they had achieved.
Both had continued writing to improve their craft. Both had had second, third, or even fourth books published. And both, it turned out, had managed to sell a good number of copies of their books in a difficult, ever-changing publishing landscape.
But one author had sold fifteen hundred copies of his books. The other had sold fifteen thousand.
What Made the Difference?
An author’s success isn’t always determined by a difference in intelligence or talent or discipline. It isn’t that one author wants success and the other doesn’t.
The difference lies in what each author knows about marketing and how to use that knowledge.
That’s the point of the Authors Academy: to give our members marketing knowledge they can use to sell more books.
A Membership Program Unlike Any Other
The Authors Academy is a unique program. Each month, the Academy focuses on a book marketing topic of interest and significance to authors who are serious about selling more books. The webinars are created and curated by a team of experts who have years of book publishing and marketing experience.
We don’t spend time on subjects that won’t help you market your books.
In a publishing industry filled with “done-for-you” marketing services that don’t deliver, the Authors Academy gives you all the book marketing knowledge you need—when you need it.
What Authors Are Saying about Authors Academy Webinars
“Thanks for all the great work you do to help authors promote their work. It is informational, inspiring and motivational.”
—Marsha Eger, Ireland
“I enjoyed and look forward to other webinars in the future … it was both informative and interesting. I am excited to find my market starting now.”
—Fredd C.
“Great webinar! Now I understand what I’ve been doing wrong. Now I will be able to research my market before spending tons on developing a book that may not have a broad enough range of buyers.”
—Shirley S., Austin, TX
“I enjoyed it a lot…. This approach is down to earth and reverses all my previous assumptions. The interactivity was superb.”
—Constance R., Tucson, AZ
Knowledge Is Power
The Authors Academy members-only website includes everything you need to get started quickly to improve your marketing today.
Jump right in with the quick-start four-webinar series Secrets of Highly Paid, Highly Successful Authors.
Then check out some our past Academy webinars:
- Turn Your Book into a “Destination Buy” with a Book Trailer
- Building Your Personal Brand
- eBook Basics: What Authors Need to Know
- Twitter Success: How to Manage, Market, Monetize, and Profit on Twitter
- How to Host a Snazzy, Jazzy, Book Event
- How to Position Your Book for Maximum Sales
Much of the information in the Authors Academy appears nowhere else. The members-only website is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, so you’ll never be at a loss for the marketing information you need to sell more books.
More Author Testimonials
“You just inspired me to get that book out of my heart and put to paper. I enjoyed it very much…. You made the information very clear. Thanks so very much.”
—Gwendolyn R.
“I really enjoyed your webinar. It was clear and easy to follow and your illustrations made it easy to take notes. I know all the information will be helpful in moving forward.”
—Gina
“Thank you for all your efforts. My husband is finishing his book, we know nothing and your site gives so much information. Who does this anymore!”
—Yvonne B.
“Good webinar. As a member of the U.S. SBA’s SCORE (counselors to America’s Small Business), a retired venture capitalist and a published author, I am given clients who are first-time book writers for consultation. The webinar was a good one, one that I can reference.”
—Ralph M., Henderson, NV
A $37 Subscription
Put our statements to the test by becoming a member in the Authors Academy for just $37 per month. This is the lowest subscription level we offer and is a perfect way to get acquainted with the Authors Academy faculty, other members, and all the great resources and benefits exclusively available to you as a Member.
Click “Join the Academy” and complete the steps on our secure order page. And here’s the Author’s Academy guarantee: if at any time your membership does not live up to your expectations, you can cancel your membership by emailing us or calling us toll-free at 888.934.0888.
About those two authors I mention at the beginning of this letter: They published their books at the same time and began marketing their books at the same time. So what made their results as authors different?
Knowledge. Useful knowledge. And its application.
“I can’t thank you enough for this call. While I’m still about 1 year or so away from publishing my first book, this information was invaluable. Thanks!”
—Y. I. Washington
“I loved it! You had so much info that really helped me. You said things I never knew and after listening to this I now will be on the right path. Thanks!”
—Vickie B.
“Appreciate the practical advice you give to those of us finding our way. May what you have sowed so generously return to you and your company.”
—Eileen C.
“I have been very pleased with the meetings so far. As a matter of fact, I let almost everyone I come into contact with know about the meetings and the purpose.”
—Eddie B., San Jose, CA
“I know how to write, but I’m a novice at this marketing stuff. Your honesty with identifying marketing as at least half the job and generosity in providing information has been great.”
—Kate W., Woodbury, MN
An Investment in Success
If you become a member of the Authors Academy, we’re confident that you’ll find the topics interesting, reliable, and useful.
Authors Academy Membership
Participation in the Authors Academy includes
- Quick-start four-webinar series, “Secrets of Highly Paid, Highly Successful Authors”
- Monthly expert marketing interviews and presentations
- Monthly live follow-up Q&A sessions where you and other members can ask questions about the webinars and how they relate to your own marketing challenges. You can submit your questions in advance, or ask us live during our monthly online “office hours.” Because office hours are open to all members, you’ll receive the benefit of learning about the solutions to other authors’ questions as well—not just yours.
- Access to members-only Authors Academy website
- Access to every recording of past Authors Academy presentations.
- Access to Authors Academy members-only resources (videos, tutorials, special reports, and other goodies)
- Members-only discounts on publishing services, one-on-one marketing coaching, and more!
How do I become an Authors Academy member?
Membership in the Authors Academy is only $37 a month. That’s less than $1.20 a day!
There is no contract and you can cancel your membership at any time by emailing us or calling us.
